Municipalities Across Bulgaria Raise Local Taxes and Fees

Municipalities across Bulgaria have initiated increases in local taxes and fees, with several municipal councils incorporating changes to the Ordinance on determining the amount of local taxes into their meeting agendas. Dobrich’s municipal councilors were the first to act, approving hikes in property and car taxes, as well as fees for taxi transport licenses within the municipality.

Under the Law on Local Taxes and Fees, municipal councils are responsible for setting the levels of local taxes through ordinances, following the guidelines and limits established by the law....